T27i
Assembly Instructions
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Deck Discharge Chute Installation
(GHS Collection Models Only)
Mount the discharge chute hinge on top of the
deck discharge opening using two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2
in. carriage bolts and 1/4-20 ESNA nuts. Position
the bolts with the heads inside the chute and the
nuts on the outside. Attach spring for tilt-up action
from chute to bracket on deck.
Attach
Chute
Nut on Top
Carrier Frame
Tube Sockets
Discharge Chute Installation
on Collection Deck
Deck Discharge Deflector Shield Installation
(Side Discharge Models Only)
Attach the side discharge deflector shield using
two (2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16 ESNA nuts,
and 3/8 in. wave spring washers. The wave wash-
ers fit between the two hinging surfaces. Tighten
the nuts until the shield moves freely but is not
loose.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the machine without the
grass deflector shield attached and in the
lowest possible position.
Attach Shield
Discharge Shield Installation
on Side Discharge Deck
PTO Shaft Guard Installation
Position the shaft guard as shown and mount with
two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 in. bolts.
Attach Guard
PTO Shaft Guard Installation